Your Pregnancy Week 23

You

You may find friends are commenting on your size. They may say you must be carrying twins because you are so large. Or they may say you're too small for how far along you think you are. If these comments concern you, discuss them with your doctor.

Do you find your mood swings are worse? Are you still crying easily? Do you wonder if you will ever be in control again? Don't worry. These emotions are typical at this point in your pregnancy. It's generally believe they occur from the hormonal changes that continue through-out pregnancy.

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Back pain may be a constant, nagging ache for you right now. Your frame isn't used to the added weight, which was put on quickly. With the added weight, your balance and posture will change. Those changes may throw your back out of its normal position, resulting in some minor aches and pains along the way. Ask your doctor before you take any medications to ease the pain. Other ways to ease the pain are to take short breaks through the day so you can get off your feet, wear good support shoes if you are on your feet for long periods and hold a good posture when you walk.

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Your baby

Baby is 28.9 cm long and weighs 501 grams. This week will begin a rapid growth phase for your baby's brain.
During this week, and for the next following weeks, billions and billions of brain cells will develop. These brain
cells will control every aspect of your baby - from breathing to circulation, recognising sensory stimulation to
movement, and everything in between. The rapid brain growth will also make your baby's head size grow - a little
bit. His head will only enlarge by less than two centimeters as the head is the biggest part of baby to emerge from
the birth canal.